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Pål Sletaune

b. 1960

Film director

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About Pål Sletaune

Born 1960. Pål Sletaune is a Norwegian film director, screenwriter, theatre director, television director, film producer and director.

Pål Sletaune (born 4 March 1960) is a Norwegian film director and photographer. His films include Junk Mail, Naboer and The Monitor.

He was awarded the Amanda Award in 1997, and the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 2020.

Early life Born in Oslo he attended Asker high school and studied still photography at Sogn vocational school.

Career Sletaune's film Junk Mail about a snooping Oslo postman was awarded the Amanda Award for best Norwegian film in 1997. Among his other films are Amatørene (2001), the thriller Naboer (2005), and The Monitor (2011, originally known as Babycall) which starred Noomi Rapace.

Alongside other Norwegian film directors, Sletaune directed two episodes in the first season of Occupied, which was at the time the most expensive home television drama. In 2020, Sletaune directed the six episodes of the television series 22. juli. He was also the show's writer and creator, alongside his wife Sara Johnsen. He was awarded the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 2020, along with Sara Johnsen.

Selected filmography Merz (1991) Bingoplassen (1992) Eating Out (1993) Junk Mail (1997) Amatørene (2001) Naboer (2005) The Monitor (2011)

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Awards
Amanda Award for Best Screenplay; Norwegian Film Critics’ Award; Amanda Award; Fritt Ord Award

Family & relationships

Spouse
Sara Johnsen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pål Sletaune?

film director

When was Pål Sletaune born?

Pål Sletaune was born on 4 March 1960 in Oslo.

What is Pål Sletaune's occupation?

Pål Sletaune is a film director, screenwriter, theatre director, television director, film producer and director.

What nationality is Pål Sletaune?

Pål Sletaune is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pål Sletaune

· Wikidata: Q1810480

· DBpedia: Pål Sletaune

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